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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 181.88 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 181.88 and 92.50 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 181.88 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/181.88 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 181.88 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 16,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823.90/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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